Education and Learning

In this section you will find a range of support services and information on education, learning and skills for children and adults living in West Berkshire.

Education in West Berkshire is available from pre-school to adult.

Early Years - Some 2 year olds and all 3 & 4 year old children can access the Free Entitlement to Early Educationfor 15 hours a week over 38 weeks per year. This can be accessed via a range of providers: childminders, pre-school, day nursery, school nursery class, private nursery and independent schools.

Full-time education is compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 17 (from 2013, and up to 18 from 2015), either at school or otherwise, with a child beginning primary education during the school year he or she turns 5.

Students may then continue their secondary studies for a further two years (sixth form), leading most typically to A-level qualifications, although other qualifications and courses exist, including Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) qualifications,

Colleges and Training

Full time vocational, professional and academic qualifications including appreticeships.

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Apprenticeships and Careers

Are you interested in careers in the following fields, if so then please follow the links below for further information.

Useful Information

ACE advice Lines provides free independent advice and information for parents and carers in England and Wales on a range of state education and schooling issues. To speak to an adviser call: ACE Advice Line 0300 0115 142 Opening hours: Our telephone advice lines are open…

A Pre-school (sometimes referred to a a playgroup) Offers short sessional care on a term time only basis. Some provide wrap around care or extended hours for a longer day at an additional charge. Care for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Must…

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There are currently several vacancies within our Early Years settings in West Berkshire, if you are interested in any of the poitions available then please view the attached documents for contact and application details.